A team that includes Rutgers University-New Brunswick scientists has unlocked some of the secrets of corn DNA, revealing how ...

This vibrant flower is a gardener's best friend, acting as a natural pest control and returning year after year.

Of the many insect species that visit a vegetable garden, a small fraction are pests. Slugs, aphids, cabbage loopers, and ...

Want natural pest control? An expert explains how to use garlic in your garden. This organic, DIY method is simple, effective ...

Growing one food in your garden can help deter pests such as slugs, snails, and aphids, all without the need for harmful ...

Slugs and other pests will avoid your garden if you grow one food that acts as a deterrent without the need for harmful chemicals.

The system, introduced by the French entomologist René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur in 1735, is a measurement of heat ...

Deeply water vegetable gardens and container plants as needed, especially during hot weather. For containers, check soil ...

Key Points Plants like marigolds and basil help repel pests but can't do it alone.Pair them with row covers, crop rotation, and beneficial bugs for best results.Their impact depends on pest type, ...

One of the things that attracts mosquitoes most is excess moisture, which is why you're likely to spot them if you have a garden pond. For this reason, it's best to avoid overcrowding your pond with ...

We know that most plants and insects emerge in spring, advance through summer and, in cold regions, go dormant over winter.

I hate to break it to you, but just like your calendar can’t tell you the best time to harvest, it won’t provide you the ...